Kraken Struggle to Shake Bad Habits in 5-1 Loss to Blues
It wasn’t pretty, but it was exactly what the Seattle Kraken wanted.
After allowing three tip-in goals in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars the night before, the Kraken expressed a desire, a necessity, to throw more pucks on net to create scoring chances for themselves.
“We just need to get pucks towards the net, and get a greasy one,” defenseman Ryker Evans told reporters in Dallas after Wednesday’s game. “We were just trying to make a fancy play or just pass it, and we just need to get it to the net.”
So after Seattle allowed two goals in the first 95 seconds of the second period against the St. Louis Blues to go down 3-1 on Thursday, it appeared Evans followed through when the Kraken needed someone to cut the deficit.
‘Always Want to Get That One Back’: Wright Pulls Kraken Past Maple Leafs to Third Straight Win
Redeeming himself after an early snafu on Thursday night, Shane Wright’s two-goal effort steered the Kraken past the Maple Leafs in a convincing 5-2 win. Jumping into third place in the Pacific Division, how did Seattle get it done at Climate Pledge Arena?
Stripped of Hat Trick, Jared McCann Leads Kraken to Wild 5-1 Win vs. Capitals
While two separate chances to record a hat trick were taken away from him, Jared McCann finished with two goals and two assists for the Kraken to headline a dominant 5-1 win against the Capitals on Tuesday. What stood out from one of the team’s most complete games?
‘Weren’t Very Good at All’: Kraken Lose Crucial Home Division Matchup Against Ducks
With crucial points on the line against the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, the Seattle Kraken floundered, missing out on a key opportunity in a loss Lane Lambert summed up as a “disappointment.”
Kraken Snap Skid in 4-1 Win vs. Islanders With Stellar Penalty Kill
It was a busy night for the Kraken penalty kill against the Islanders at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, going 6-for-7 as Seattle snapped a four-game losing streak. How did the Kraken get it done after falling behind early?
Mistakes Continue to Plague Kraken in Return Home in 6-3 Loss to Penguins
A third period goal from Eeli Tolvanen gave the Kraken life, trimming the Penguins’ lead to 4-3. But the home side couldn’t find the equalizer before Rickard Rakell slipped an ugly goal past goalie Joey Daccord en route to a 6-3 Penguins win.
Kraken Build ‘Rare’ Big Lead, Extend Point Streak to Six Against Predators
Continuing to play much better on the ice, the Kraken extended their points streak to six thanks to an explosive first period that had been unrivaled by the franchise in over a calendar year. How did Seattle put away Nashville swiftly at Climate Pledge Arena?
Kraken Settle for 3-2 Shootout Loss to Canucks
The Kraken outshot the Canucks by 16 across the third period and overtime, but couldn’t beat goaltender Kevin Lankinen with the game hanging in the balance, who turned in a gem to snap Seattle’s four-game winning streak at Climate Pledge Arena.
Kraken Plan to ‘Stick With the Process’ Amid Lingering Slump
The Kraken are 1-8-1 over their past 10 games, and despite going toe-to-toe with the NHL-best Avalanche in Tuesday’s latest loss, they are continuously failing to get results. But even with those results, Lane Lambert still believes, at least for now.
Kraken Reverse Fortunes With Thrilling 3-2 OT Win vs. Kings
Entering the final minute, it appeared the Kraken would lose its sixth straight game in regulation, once again allowing the go-ahead goal in the third period against the Kings. But a late power-play goal from Matty Beniers forced overtime, where Vince Dunn ended the skid.
Kraken Concede Another Late Winner, Lose Sixth Straight
For the second game in a row — and the third time in five games — the Seattle Kraken allowed the go-ahead goal in the third period of an otherwise close game in Monday’s 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Kraken have lost five straight in regulation and six consecutive overall.
Kraken Suffer 3-2 Loss to Stars in ‘Game of Inches’
The Kraken put up 28 shots on goal, their highest single-game output since their last matchup against Dallas on November 9, but the Stars and goalie Casey DeSmith did enough to fend them off in a 3-2 loss for Seattle on Wednesday.
Third-Period Comeback Leads Kraken to 3-2 Win Against Blackhawks
The Seattle Kraken took advantage of Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard’s late penalty when Brandon Montour connected with Jaden Schwartz for the winning power-play goal in Seattle’s 3-2 victory against Chicago on Thursday.
Kraken Struggle Offensively vs. Rangers, Fall 3-2 in Overtime
The Seattle Kraken once again salvaged a point in the standings by the skin of their teeth, but fell in overtime for the second time in a week, as J.T. Miller connected with Will Cuylle to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 overtime win at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.
After Listless Start, Kraken Comeback Attempt Falls Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Canadiens
Despite the comeback going incomplete in overtime, Kraken head coach Lane Lambert made a personnel decision to jumpstart the team down three with 14 minutes left that allowed Seattle to come away from their Tuesday game with a point.
‘Opportunistic’ Kraken Fend Off Oilers in 3-2 Win
Protecting a 2-1 lead entering the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, the Kraken expected a push from the Edmonton Oilers. So when that push came to fruition right off the opening faceoff, they positioned themselves accordingly.
Kraken Morning Skate: Oilers Come to Town Following Seattle’s Long Road Trip
The Kraken are back in town following a six-game road trip, during which they went 2-2-2. Coming off a 3-0 win against the Jets on Thursday, can they keep momentum going against the visiting Oilers?
Takeaways From Kraken’s 4-3 Overtime Win Against Maple Leafs, Road Trip At Large
After their 4-3 overtime win against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Kraken are halfway through their six-game road trip. Who stood out in Toronto and how has the trip gone for Lane Lambert’s team this far?
Kraken Announce Two Key Absences During East Coast Road Trip
The Seattle Kraken will be short handed in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with two key veterans out for different reasons.
Kraken Survive Tight Game vs. Golden Knights, Score Late OT Winner
Jared McCann scored with 3.8 seconds left in overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 2-1 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, improving to 2-0-0 in a low-event game.
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